As the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) prepare to face the undefeated New Orleans Saints (2-0) at the Caesars Superdome, anticipation is building for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. Scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on FOX, this game holds the potential for fireworks as both teams vie for early-season dominance.
The New Orleans Saints are riding high, aiming to achieve a 3-0 start for the first time since 2013. Their offense has been nothing short of prolific, leading the NFL with a staggering 91 points over their first two games. This remarkable output marks the highest point total by any team in the first two games of a season in 15 years, and it ties the 1971 Dallas Cowboys for the fourth-most points in NFL history for a team’s opening two games.
The Saints have been on a scoring spree, starting with their 48-point explosion in Week 18 of last season and continuing with 47 points in Week 1 and 44 points in Week 2 this year. This offensive tear has made them only the third team since 1970 to score at least 44 points in three consecutive games, joining the 2018 Saints and the 2007 New England Patriots. With this kind of firepower, the Saints are poised to potentially join the ranks of just three other teams in NFL history—the 2004 Indianapolis Colts, the 2000 St. Louis Rams, and the 1960 Los Angeles Chargers—who have scored 40 or more points in four consecutive games.
At the helm of this offensive juggernaut is quarterback Derek Carr, who is on the verge of making NFL history himself. Carr can become only the fifth quarterback in league history to record at least two touchdown passes and a passer rating of 100 or higher in seven consecutive games. This would place him in elite company alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers, as well as current star Patrick Mahomes.
On the other side of the field, the Eagles are no strangers to making history of their own. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, known for his dual-threat capabilities, is on the cusp of tying Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young for the third-most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in NFL history. Hurts currently has 42 career rushing touchdowns and is just one shy of matching Young’s 43.
As the Eagles look to spoil the Saints’ bid for a perfect start, this game is set to be a true clash of titans. Both teams have a lot on the line, with the Saints aiming to cement their place as the league’s most dangerous offense and the Eagles looking to regain their footing after a mixed start to the season.
Expect a high-octane showdown in New Orleans, where the lights will be bright, the stakes high, and the competition fierce. Whether it’s the Saints continuing their historic scoring streak or the Eagles soaring to new heights, this is one game you won’t want to miss.
